Echoes of Oppression: Child Trafficking and Pronatal Policies

This chapter investigates the grim legacy of baby trafficking in Spain during Franco's era, highlighting the state-sanctioned theft of children from marginalized families. It parallels this historical atrocity with Romania's harsh pronatalist policies under Ceausescu, which enforced reproductive control over women, exacerbating social inequalities. The narrative draws attention to the dire consequences of these oppressive practices on families and children, showing the lasting scars of authoritarianism on society.